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Matthew's parents are concerned when they discover their son talking to and arguing with a presence that doesn't exist physically. This presence, Chocky, challenges Matthew's understanding of mathematics and progress, leading to unexpected revelations and sparking curiosity among others.
First publish date: 1968
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: John Wyndham
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Chocky by John Wyndham

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